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*. HUNS' FINAfc -SAUtO. ■« fc- :M i' '^ •.CITY SHAKEN BY EXPiOSK)i» x S£Of: MDNIHONS. IteceivedviNoy. 21v JMS-p.m. \ London, Nov. 20. ' The Germans, on leaving Brussels, exjploded wagonloads of the depots' munitions at tibreo stations simultaneously, shaking the city and wrecking numerous houses. A number of dead were extricated from the ruins. The casualties are •unknown.
After the enemy's departure there •were enthusiastic demonstrations by the citizens, the Allied flags appearing magic.ally; everywhere.—fteutec . ANTWERP AND BRUSSELS. OCCUHED-<BY BEDGESNS. ■London, Nac 19. ; A Belgian «>mmunkrae states: Tbe> 'occupation of Antwerp is complete, and? , the troops to-day are taking possession I of the outer forts. ; The troops hare occupied Ealine% ! Eppeghem, Vihrorde, and Brussels. The' [capital is now completely occupiak 'amidst the greatest enthusiasm.—Aus; LNX'Cabte Assoc.
ENTRY INTO ANTWERP^ i PTOVSIGNS-OP-WAE-AEFAEBSEC. ; .GERMANS-■■LBJSBBB- ,YASJV SHORES. REUBENS* mCTQEEPSME. Recewed Nov- 21, 93ttp.mw i London, Nor. 20. Mr. Philip Gibbs writes: The KingJ land Queen of the Belgians made a state gentry into Antwerp, marked by most [intense enthusiasm.
The city sfcows few signs of war, be- 1 ing everywhere decorated. The Germans left behind vast stores iof merchandise and 54 of their ships. Many British are lying in the harbor.;
The city's most precious treasure—" Reuben's "Descent from tlhe Cross"— still hangs in the Cathedral—-Aus. N.Z. Cable- Assoc.
LE QUESNOY'S. GRATITUDE. NEW-ZEALAND BRIGADE RECEIVES A FLAG. Received Nov. 21, 8.55-p.m. London, Nov. 20. The civic authorities at Le Quesnoy presented the New Zealand Brigade with its first flag, which was hung at the Grande Palace after their entry. It was decided to include a fern leaf on the coat of arms.—Aus.. N.Z. CableAssoc
FRENCH. ADVANCE. JOY OF THE LIBERATED POPULATION. London, Nov. 19. A Frendb; communique states: Our advance continues with, marked demonstrations of joy from the population. The material abandoned by the enemy is increasing, also the number of liberated prisoners.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc, and ReuteL
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Taranaki Daily News, 22 November 1918, Page 5
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